The USMNT kick off their Copa America 2024 preparations with a friendly clash against Colombia on Saturday, June 8.
With the USA back on hosting duty for the competition, all eyes will be on Gregg Berhalter’s team, as they look to make an impact on the knockout stages of the tournament.
Confidence is high for the U.S., after sealing the CONCACAF Nations League title back in March, and they have been placed in Group C at the Copa America, alongside Uruguay, Bolivia and Panama.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does USA vs. Colombia kick off?
This international friendly match takes place at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., USA and kicks off on Saturday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. ET local time and 2:30 p.m. PT.
USA vs. Colombia live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this international friendly match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | Universo, TNT USA | Fubo, Peacock, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, TNT |
USA: This game is available to stream via Fubo, which is offering a FREE trial to new users. Spanish language streaming services are available on Universo and Telemundo with TNT and Peacock also covering the game.
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USA vs. Colombia lineups, team news
Full back pair DeAndre Yedlin and Sergino Dest have not been named in the USMNT squad with the latter sidelined until 2025 because of injury.
Fulham duo Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson have been included with AC Milan star Christian Pulisic captaining Berhalter’s team.
USMNT predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Turner (GK) — Richards, Ream, Carter-Vickers, Robinson — Adams, McKennie, Reyna — Pulisic, Wright, Weah..
USMNT subs (9): TBC
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is the standout name in Colombia’s squad alongside experienced captain James Rodriguez, and both players should start in this clash.
Colombia predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Ospina (GK) — Munoz, Cuesta, Lucumi, Mosquera — Lerma, Arias — Carrascal, Rodriguez, Diaz — Santos Borre.
Colombia subs (9): TBC
USA vs. Colombia prediction
Both sides will be looking to secure a positive result in the run-up to the tournament, and Colombia will pose a real test for the hosts.
They beat Spain and Romania in the March friendlies window and they are unbeaten since February 2022 after failing to qualify for the World Cup.
Prediction: USA 2-3 Colombia
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